Unlock Your Hidden Potential with Adam Grant ...

Your brain is changing all the time, whether you realize it or not. Everything from your hobbies and chores to the media you consume can physically shape it. So how can you make sure it’s changing in ways that actually serve you? Laurie speaks with neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davi ...  Show more

When we’re struggling to reach a goal, most of us assume the answer is to buckle down and try harder. But what if all that white-knuckling is actually making things more difficult than they need to be? Dr. Laurie speaks with psychologist Angela Duckworth, best known for her groun ...  Show more

Malcolm Gladwell hosts a rollicking live discussion about Adam Grant’s new book, “Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things,” which is available now. They explore why we overemphasize innate talent, how Adam grappled with impostor syndrome as a writer and perfecti ...  Show more

In this episode from 2021, organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant joins Gwyneth Paltrow to explore what it really takes to change your mind—about your work, your worth, and even your identity. They unpack the hidden cost of certainty, the surprising upside ...  Show more

This week's Rewind features cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar. Today, she discusses how we can forge a new (and maybe even better) path when obstacles get in the way. If you'd like to hear some great stories about personal change and the science of human behavior, check out Dr ...  Show more

This week we’re talking to psychologist Adam Grant about upgrading your mindset; looking at the culture of failure, the importance of rethinking and keeping an open mind, how to create constructive dialogue, whether to follow our gut instinct and why ignorance isn’t such a bad th ...  Show more